NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Altec D3000 Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Altec D3000 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Altec D3000. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Altec D3000. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Gearbox May Allow Boom to Move
NHTSA #21V512000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Hoses/Cables/Rods/Gears/Strut/Cylinder · NHTSA notice
Reported July 7, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 43 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign MAB 827 · Owners notified September 3, 2021
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 D2000, 3000, and 4000 Derrick diggers. A retaining ring in the gearbox assembly was improperly seated during production, allowing the boom to unintentionally rotate freely.
Safety consequence
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will repair the gearbox assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 827.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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